[This is a guest post from Thomas Watson from www.MarathonHandbook.com about 9 things you need to know before running your first half marathon. He shares some great training tips and advice for runners at any level.] So you’ve decided to run a half marathon, and you’re pumped. You’ve shared your race entry on your socials…
Struggling to lose weight can really mess with your self confidence. You start a weight loss program totally pumped and ready to finally shed some extra pounds, boost your energy, and feel fit and healthy. And maybe it is…for a little while. You skip eating out. You know you can do this! You make some…
Insulin resistance is an issue of epidemic proportions today, with 1 in 3 Americans being pre-diabetic, and even more being insulin resistant. The good news is that insulin resistance is reversible, even if you have already developed type II diabetes. However, most people get overwhelmed by all the lifestyle changes necessary to reverse insulin resistance—especially…
We all know we need a certain amount of sleep every night to function like a human being, as opposed to, say, a humanoid zombie creature. Coffee might give you some energy if you’re short a couple hours, but that’s about as far as it goes. If you’ve ever gone more than a few days…
If you’re trying to take control of your health, you might be concerned about your cholesterol levels—and with good reason. According to the CDC, more than 12% of adults over age 20 had high total cholesterol levels, and more than 18% had low HDL (a.k.a. high-density lipoprotein, or good cholesterol). (1) For decades, our doctors…
If you’re following an insulin resistance diet, or simply trying not to sabotage your diet by overloading on sugar and carbs, the holiday season can be particularly tough! Besides being surrounded by large meals, sugary desserts, and snacks a’plenty, there are also the added stressors of increased family gatherings, shortened daylight hours, and obligatory gift-giving….
Have you ever wondered if the reason you feel tired, sluggish, moody, and just generally unhealthy is the same reason you can’t get rid of your extra weight? Most people associate those issues with being overweight, but mistakenly see the extra weight as the cause. In most cases, it’s your diet that’s to blame for…
We all know losing weight is hard, no matter how motivated you are. But if you feel like it’s especially difficult for you, even if you do everything by the book, then there might be bigger health issues at play. The CDC estimates that about 1 in 3 Americans are prediabetic, which also means even…
If you’ve ever gone to the grocery store in search of a healthy cooking oil, the array of choices can be totally overwhelming. The last time I went to Whole Foods, I counted at least twenty different options! There are oils made from walnuts, sesame seeds, grape seeds, soy, peanuts, coconuts…the list goes on. And…
We all have that one friend that can eat anything they want and never gain weight. They can chow down on pastries, have multiple margaritas, get seconds (or even thirds!) at the buffet, and then still look amazing in their bikini come swimsuit season. And then there are people like me (and maybe you, too),…
If you struggle with your weight, I’m willing to bet you have a sweet tooth. Most people do. I can’t help myself from feeling resentful when I hear that one friend tell me “I don’t really like sweets.” Eye roll… But if sweets aren’t really your thing, my next guess would be you really like…
There is nothing worse than trying on a new outfit and feeling totally great—you love the neckline, the color is perfect, you look sleek and sexy—until you turn around. Despite your best efforts, you still have back fat squishing out around your bra, clumping up around your middle, and spilling out over the top of…